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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 27, 1996
Urban Albinsson, Molndal, SE;
Array Printers AB, Vastra Frolunda, SE;
Abstract
A print head structure includes a support device which supports a flexible control unit in a predetermined position in the print head structure. The support device is in the form of a rigid trough-shaped frame having a longitudinal dimension and a transverse dimension and further having two longitudinally extending side walls. The support device further has a bottom portion between the two side walls, an outer surface and an inner surface. A longitudinally extending slot is provided in the bottom portion of the support device. The slot extends through the support device between the inner surface and the outer surface. The support device further includes a fastener for maintaining the flexible control unit in contact with the bottom portion of the support device. The flexible control unit bridges the slot in the bottom portion.